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Catholic Memorial High School faculty and staff continually develop curriculum and related learning experiences that translate into high academic achievement, as well as a deepening of personal faith.
We strive to inspire our students’ growth in academics, leadership, social engagement and service to give them a solid foundation to be successful in life after Catholic Memorial High School.
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Accelerated Chemistry
Course Number 734
Prerequisite: An A in Algebra 1 or B or above in Accelerated Algebra1 and an A in Biology or B or above in Accelerated Biology.
Grades: 10
Accelerated Geometry
Course Number 424/425
Prerequisite: At least a B- in Acc Algebra 1 414/415 or an A in Algebra 1 412/413
Grades: 9-10
Advanced Writing 1/Humanities 1
Course Number 214/215
Prerequisite: Combined with 614/615 Advanced World History
Grades: 9
Algebra 2
Course Number 432/433
Prerequisite: Students may take trigonometry 441 after completing one semester of Algebra 2. IB Diploma students must take Trigonometry during their junior year.
Grades: 11
AP Calculus AB*
Course Number 464/465
Prerequisite: Recommendation: At least a B- average in IB Pre-Calculus AI*SL 454/455.
Grades: 12
AP Computer Science A (CSA)*
Course Number 874/875
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1. It is strongly recommended that a student has completed CSP or has some prior knowledge of a programming language, such as Scratch, Alice, Java, or work using code.org.
Grades: 9-10-11-12
AP Statistics*
Course Number 458/459
Prerequisite: Completion of Honors Algebra 2/Trig* 434/435, Pre-Calculus 452/453 or IB Pre-Calculus AI*SL 454/455, or concurrent enrollment in Pre-Calculus 452/453, IB Pre-Calculus AI*SL 454/455 or AP Calculus* 464/465. Check University requirements for acceptance as a math credit.
Grades: 10-11-12
AP United States History*
Course Number 624
Prerequisite: B+ or higher in both semesters of World History 612/613 and English 212/213 or based upon instructor approval.
Grades: 10
Art 1 805
Course Number 805
Prerequisite: This course is a prerequisite for Art courses 810 and 822.
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Boys Weight Training
Course Number 930/931
Prerequisite: Weight Training instructor recommendation
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Chemistry
Course Number 732
Prerequisite: B or above in Algebra 1 and Biology or a recommendation from biology and math teachers.
Grades: 10-11-12
Church History/Catholic Social Teaching
Course Number 132
Prerequisite: Enrollment in IB Diploma Program
Grades: 11
Church History/Catholic Social Teaching
Course Number 134
Prerequisite: Enrollment in IB Career-related Program
Grades: 11
Computer Science Exploration (CSE) – 876/877
Course Number 876/877
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11
Digital Media 808
Course Number 808
Prerequisite: Graphic Design 807 AND consent of instructor.
Grades: 10-11-12
Engineering Design and Development 1 (EDD1)*
Course Number 866867
Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering (POE), must have maintained a “C” average both semesters in POE.
Grades: 11-12
Engineering Design and Development 2 (EDD2)*
Course Number 868869
Prerequisite: This is an internship program. Completion of EDD1. Students must complete an application, interview and own transportation may be needed.
Grades: 12
Environmental Science
Course Number 742
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 with a B or above required or a recommendation from chemistry and math teachers
Grades: 10-11-12
Girls Weight Training
Course Number 934/935
Prerequisite: Weight Training instructor recommendation
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Graphic Design 807
Course Number 807
Prerequisite: This course is a prerequisite for 808, 810, and 822.
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry*
Course Number 434/435
Prerequisite: At least a B- average in Acc Geometry 424/425
Grades: 9-10-11
Honors Physics
Course Number 748
Prerequisite: Chemistry and Alg 2/Trig* with scores of B or above. The recommendation of Alg2/Trig* and chemistry teachers is required.
Grades: 11-12
Human Body Systems (HBS)* – PLTW
Course Number 884/885
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
Grades: 10-11-12
Human Body Systems (HBS)* – PLTW
Course Number 884
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
Grades: 10-11-12
IB Biology 1*HL
Course Number 762
Prerequisite: Recommended: A or B in Accelerated Biology, A in Biology, and have taken Chemistry or Accelerated Chemistry.
Grades: 11
IB Chemistry*SL
Course Number 756
Prerequisite: Recommendation: B+ or above in Accelerated Chemistry
Grades: 11-12
IB French 3*SL
Course Number 314
Prerequisite: French 2 and recommendation of teacher
Grades: 10-11-12
IB History of the Americas 2*HL
Course Number 658
Prerequisite: IB History of the Americas 1*HL 630/631
Grades: 12
IB Latin 3*SL/HL
Course Number 374
Prerequisite: Latin 2 and recommendation of the teacher
Grades: 10-11-12
IB Latin 4*SL/HL
Course Number 376
Prerequisite: Latin 3 and recommendation of the teacher
Grades: 11-12
IB Literature and Writing*HL
Course Number 230/231
Prerequisite: Combined with IB History of the Americas 1*HL 630/631
Grades: 11
IB Mathematics 1 HL and IB Mathematics 2 HL
Course Number 466/467 and 468/469
Prerequisite: Completion of AP Calculus AB* 464/465. *There is a fee for this distance learning course.
Grades: 11 & 12
IB Music*SL Year 1 856/857
Course Number 856/857
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Music Fundamentals in the Freshman or Sophomore year (or demonstrated competency prior to the Sophomore year).
Grades: 11
IB Music*SL Year 2
Course Number 858/859
Prerequisite: Successful completion IB Music*SL Year 1
Grades: 12
IB Personal and Professional Skills 1 & 2
Course Number 135
Prerequisite: Enrollment in IB Career-related Program
Grades: 11-12
IB Physics*SL
Course Number 750
Prerequisite: Chemistry and Alg2/Trig* with a B or above. The recommendation of Alg2/Trig* and chemistry teachers is required. Honors Physics with B or better.
Grades: 11-12
IB Pre-Calculus AI*SL
Course Number 454/455
Prerequisite: At least a B- in Honors Algebra 2/Trig*434/435 or teacher recommendation. IB Diploma students must take this class.
Grades: 11-12
IB Spanish 3*SL
Course Number 334
Prerequisite: Spanish 2 and recommendation of the teacher
Grades: 9-10-11-12
IB Spanish 4*SL
Course Number 336
Prerequisite: Spanish 3 and recommendation of the teacher
Grades: 10-11-12
IB Spanish 5*SL
Course Number 338
Prerequisite: Spanish 4 and recommendation of the teacher
Grades: 11-12
IB Theory of Knowledge 1 & 2
Course Number 133
Prerequisite: Enrollment in IB Diploma Program
Grades: 11-12
IB/AP Chemistry*HL
Course Number 760
Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Chemistry*SL course.
Grades: 12
Introduction to Pre-Calculus
Course Number 442
Prerequisite: At least a B- average in Algebra 2 432/433 or recommendation of Algebra 2 teacher
Grades: 12
Learning Lab
Course Number 530
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Learning Lab is based on placement exam scores and/or an individual Education Plan (IEP), accommodation plan, or service plan. Parents will be notified if Learning Lab is recommended for their student. If you feel this is a good fit, please contact the Learning Resource Specialist or a counselor. Signature of the Learning Resource Specialist is required.
Grades: 9
Medical Interventions (MI)* – PLTW
Course Number 886/887
Prerequisite: Recommended: PLTW-PBS or HBS
Grades: 11-12
Medical Interventions (MI)* – PLTW
Course Number 886
Prerequisite: Recommended: PLTW-PBS or HBS
Grades: 11-12
Physical Education B-9 910/911
Course Number 910/911
Prerequisite: Required of all freshman boys
Grades: 9
Physics
Course Number 752
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 with a B or above required or a recommendation from chemistry and math teachers
Grades: 11-12
Pre-Calculus
Course Number 452/453
Prerequisite: Completion of Honors Algebra 2/Trig* 434/435 or Algebra 2 432/433 and Trigonometry 441.
Grades: 12
Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) – PLTW
Course Number 882/883
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Principles of Engineering (POE)*
Course Number 862863
Prerequisite: Must have maintained a “C” average both semesters in IED.
Grades: 10-11-12
Senior Theology
Course Number 151
Prerequisite: IBCP students select #157 & IBDP students select #159
Grades: 12
Speech 270
Course Number 270
Prerequisite: Elective course that does not count as credit toward fulfilling the CMH English credit requirement for graduation.
Grades: 9-10-11
Statistics and Probability
Course Number 440
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 432/433.Check university requirements for acceptance as a math credit
Grades: 12
Trigonometry
Course Number 441
Prerequisite: Recommendation: At least a B- average in Algebra 2 432/433 or recommendation of Algebra 2 teacher. Students may take trigonometry 441 after completing one semester of Algebra 2. IB Diploma students must take Trigonometry during their junior year.
Grades: 11-12
Writing 1/Literature 1
Course Number 212/213
Prerequisite: Combined with 612/613 World History
Grades: 9
Yearbook
Course Number 280/281
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Elective course that does not count as credit toward fulfilling the CMH English credit requirement for graduation.
Grades: 10-11-12
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